The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the city of Greensburg today broke ground on the Rebekah Trail extension in Greensburg.
 
The 0.25-mile asphalt multi-use trail extension will be constructed by the city with help from a $417,818 Next Level Trails (NLT) grant. The award was announced in December 2023 as part of the fourth round of NLT grant funding. 

“Trails are an important link connecting us to the outdoors and to our communities,” said Dale Brier, Indiana State Parks deputy director of community grants and trails. “Indiana leads the Midwest in the economic impact driven by outdoor recreation, and we’re excited to see the impact of this trail extension in Greensburg.” 

The project will extend the existing Rebekah Trail through Rebekah Park and Pirate Park to the Decatur County Public Library and the future Main Street Trail to downtown Greensburg. The existing trail connects to Greensburg Elementary School, Greensburg High School, athletic fields, and residential neighborhoods.

“We strongly believe in the importance of investing in our communities, and this project is a testament to that commitment,” said Greensburg Mayor Joshua Marsh. “Trails create opportunities to connect residents and visitors to natural spaces, local amenities, and economic growth. Expanding our trail system now lays the groundwork for seamlessly integrating with the upcoming Main Street pedestrian infrastructure, supported by the Indiana Department of Transportation during the Main Street reconstruction. This investment not only enhances accessibility but also improves the overall quality of life in Greensburg.”

NLT is the largest infusion of trails funding in state history. The $180 million program is administered by DNR and facilitates critical trail connections within and between Hoosier communities.

More information about NLT is at on.IN.gov/NextLevelTrails.

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